> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.vogent.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Sesame

> Learn about Sesame voice technology

We provide access to Sesame's ultra-realistic CSM-1B voice model, through a rebuilt version that can produce audio in real-time and at low-latency.
This voice engine is available at no additional cost.

In testing, the voice generally surpasses state-of-the-art voice vendors in realism, while beating them on cost and latency.

## Key Features

* **Natural Prosody**: Sesame voices deliver more natural intonation, rhythm, and stress patterns in speech
* **Improved Expressiveness**: Better emotional range and contextual understanding
* **Enhanced Pronunciation and Spelling**: More accurate handling of complex words and phrases
* **Seamless Transitions**: Smoother flow between sentences and paragraphs

## Using Sesame Voices

Sesame voices can be identified by the "Sesame" tag in the voice selection interface.

While there are a small number of available Sesame voices right now, **cloning Sesame voices** is straightforward, and can be done with \~8-20 seconds of audio.
For tips on effectively creating new Sesame voices, see the [Voice Cloning](/platform-overview/voices/voice-cloning#sesame-voice-cloning) section.

<Note>
  Sesame voices are still in beta, and may still have instability in inference (e.g. long pauses, or strange conversational artifacts). We regularly release updates that enhance their capabilities and performance.
</Note>
